Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what Broad Cove has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, it’s a pretty flat and quiet scene. The water is sitting at a very unusual 65°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need a thick suit. But you *will* need patience, because for the first ten days, the surf is tiny and mostly messy. We’ve got a long gap of poor conditions from today through to the morning of Wednesday, August 21st. There’s very little to get excited about, with small, weak swell and inconsistent cross-shore or onshore winds messing things up. The combined swell energy is mostly weak, sitting under 100 (e.g., 14, 36, 71), and the period is short, around 6 to 8 seconds, so no power behind it.

The first real standout doesn't arrive until the morning of Wednesday, August 21st. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a solid 8ft easterly swell with a period of 8 seconds and a massive combined energy of 930. That’s a lot of juice. The wind is forecast to be near glassy out of the north, which will keep the surface clean. This is a decent pulse of swell, but it’s a big one— best left for experienced surfers as it might be too much for beginners. With an east swell and the break ideally suited to a south swell, the direction isn’t perfect, but the energy levels make it worth a look.

Following that, the surf drops off quickly again. Thursday morning, August 22nd, sees a 2ft southeast swell with a longer 11-second period (energy 92), but the wind is light and cross, so it won’t have much shape. After that, conditions look ordinary through to the end of the outlook, with small, choppy waves and poor winds.

In summary, this is a long dry spell with one solid morning to aim for. The setup is a bit big and not quite the right angle, but clean waves are clean waves. Keep an eye on the forecast for that Wednesday morning.

- Rusty

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